| Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) - Describes the role of the Ombudsman in supplementing the work of MPs in investigating complaints and possible injustices. Site explains how the complaints procedure operates.
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| The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council - Describes the role, activities and publications of the IIAC, an independent statutory body which advises the Government on the industrial injuries scheme.
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| Low Pay Commission - Advises the Government on the implementation of the National Minimum Wage. Site provides details of the Commission and its work, with online versions of its publications.
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| The Charity Commission for England and Wales - Government organisation responsible for registered charities. Includes information on each charity, investigations, complaints procedures,publications, news and surveys.
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| Forestry Commission - Official United Kingdom government site for the forestry commission. Industry news and research information for the forest industry.
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| Audit Commission - Independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.
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| Commission for Racial Equality - Information about racial discrimination, ethnic diversity, race relations and UK law.
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| The Millennium Commission - Independent body in established in 1993 to distribute Lottery money to millennium projects. Provides information on the Commission and its work, including advice on how to apply for Lottery funds.
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| Historical Manuscripts Commission - The UK's central advisory body on archives and manuscripts. It maintains the National Register of Archives, ARCHON, and the Manorial Documents Register.
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| Electoral Commission - Independent body which reports directly to Parliament, responsible for supervising and implementing the new regulatory framework for the electoral system. Site provides details of the Commission's work and reports.
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| Human Genetics Commission - Governmental advisory body on how new developments in human genetics will impact on people and on health care. Includes topic resources on issues covered.
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| The Law Commission - Independent body established by Parliament in 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform when it is needed.
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| Legal Services Commission - Executive non-departmental public body (formerly the Legal Aid Board) created to develop and administer the Community Legal Service and the Criminal Defence Service in England and Wales. Provides information on legal services and advice for those seeking legal help.
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| National Lottery Commission - Non-departmental public body (formerly the OFLOT, the Office of the National Lottery) which regulates and develops policy on the National Lottery. Gives information on the rules under which the National Lottery is operated.
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| Criminal Cases Review Commission - Independent body responsible for investigating suspected miscarriages of criminal justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Information on the Commission and advice on how to make use of its services.
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| The Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission - Strategic advisory body on biotechnology issues affecting agriculture and the environment. Information about the Commission and its work, with downloadable copies of reports.
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| UK Sustainable Development Commission - Inspires government, the economy and society to embrace sustainable development as the central organising principle.
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| The Disability Rights Commission - Uses legal enforcement to work towards eliminating discrimination against disabled people. Includes information on disability rights, campaigns and news.
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| Commission for Integrated Transport - Established to provide independent advice to the Government on the implementation of integrated transport policy and to monitor developments in transport and the environment. The White Paper that established the Commission, details of its activities and of the motorists' forum it has established.
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| House of Lords Appointments Commission - Recommends and vets individuals for membership of the House of Lords. Provides details of the applicable codes of conduct, criteria and a nomination form.
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| Commission for Health Improvement - Independent non-departmental public body aiming to improve the quality of patient care in the NHS. Provides details of the Commission, the results of investigations, studies, reviews and reports.
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| Policy Commission On The Future Of Farming And Food - Announced 9 August 2001. Final report issued on 29 January 2002 as one of the three FMD Inquiries. Includes meetings, responses and the report.
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| Information Commissioner - Responsible for regulating the use and storage of personal information, and for overseeing the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Site provides a searchable online version of the Data Protection Register.
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| Postcomm - The Postal Services Commission - Independent regulator and advisory body on the Post Office. Information on the work and composition of the Commission, with guidance and background information on the regulation of the UK postal services sector.
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| The National Care Standards Commission - Independent public body set up under the Care Standards Act 2000 to regulate social care and private and voluntary health care services throughout England. Provides information on the work of the Commission and its standards and inspections regime.
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| Medicines Commission - Responsible for advising the Government on the implementation of the Medicines Act 1968. Provides information about the role, responsibilities, activities and membership of the Commission.
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| The Office of the Civil Service Commissioners - An independent body reporting directly to the Queen responsible for ensuring open and fair recruitment to the UK's Civil Service. Provides information and publications relating to the work of the Commissioners.
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| Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments - Describes the role of the Commissioners in monitoring, regulating and providing advice on Government Departments' procedures for Ministerial appointments to public bodies. Includes details on how to contact the OCPA.
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| Women's National Commission - Official, independent, advisory body giving the views of women to the Government. Publications and information on consultations, conferences, public appointments and issues confronting women for the future.
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